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1. A modified rearing system for production of Pseudacteon curvatus (Diptera: Phoridae), a parasitoid of imported fire ants

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Vogt, J.T. , Porter, S.D. , Nordlund, D.A. , Smith, R.
Subject:
Pseudacteon , insect rearing , climatic factors , relative humidity , environmental control systems , boxes , parasitoids , biological control agents , fire ants , Solenopsis invicta , insect pests , parasitism
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

2. A review of aquatic weed biology and management research conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture--Agricultural Research Service

Description:
In the special issue: Pest management research in the USDA Agricultural Research Service / edited by D. Wauchope, N. Ragsdale and S. Duke.
Author:
Anderson, L.W.J.
Subject:
aquatic weeds , weed biology , phenology , reproduction , plant nutrition , crop-weed competition , geographical distribution , weed control , biological control , biological control agents , chemical control , herbicides , agricultural research , USDA
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

3. AHL-Deficient Mutants of Burkholderia ambifaria BC-F Have Decreased Antifungal Activity

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Zhou, Hongwei , Yao, Fude , Roberts, Daniel P. , Lessie, Thomas G.
Subject:
Burkholderia ambifaria , biological control agents , fungal antagonists , antifungal properties , mutants , genes , enzymes , lactones , biosynthesis , transcription factors
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

4. Areawide suppression of fire ant populations in pastures: project update

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Pereira, R.M.
Subject:
Solenopsis invicta , fire ants , insect pests , pastures , pest control programs , program evaluation , integrated pest management , insect control , population density , biological control agents , parasitoids , Pseudacteon , Pseudacteon tricuspis , entomopathogenic protozoa , Thelohania solenopsae , pesticide mixtures , hydramethylnon , methoprene , baits , nontarget organisms , arthropods , biological assessment , species diversity , Pseudacteon curvatus , Florida , Texas , Mississippi , Oklahoma , South Carolina
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

5. Arthropod predator occurrence and performance of Geocoris uliginosus (Say) on pest-resistant and susceptible turfgrasses

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Braman, S.K. , Duncan, R.R. , Hanna, W.W. , Engelke, M.C.
Subject:
turf grasses , Poaceae , cultivars , varietal resistance , pest resistance , Geocoris , Spodoptera frugiperda , insect pests , predation , predator-prey relationships , animal age , predatory arthropods , natural enemies , biological control agents , population density , community structure , species diversity
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

6. Arthropods associated with above-ground portions of the invasive tree, Melaleuca quinquenervia, in south Florida, USA

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Costello, S.L. , Pratt, P.D. , Rayamajhi, M.B. , Center, T.D.
Subject:
herbivores , arthropods , Melaleuca quinquenervia , aerial parts , invasive species , woody weeds , weed control , biological control , biological control agents , introduced species , arthropod pests , population density , trophic relationships , surveys , indigenous species , Florida
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

7. Artificial diet and rearing methods for Thanasimus dubius (Coleoptera: Cleridae), a predator of bark beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Reeve, J.D. , Rojas, G.M. , Morales-Ramos, J.A.
Subject:
Thanasimus dubius , predatory insects , insect rearing , artificial diets , animal performance , feeding preferences , predator-prey relationships , Ips grandicollis , Callosobruchus maculatus , biological control agents , bark beetles
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

8. Assessment of risk to native Frankenia shrubs from an Asian leaf beetle, Diorhabda elongata deserticola (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), introduced for biological control of saltcedars (Tamarix spp.) in the western United States

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Lewis, P.A. , DeLoach, C.J. , Herr, J.C. , Dudley, T.L. , Carruthers, R.I.
Subject:
Diorhabda elongata , host range , host specificity , host plants , shrubs , endangered species , larval development , adult insects , oviposition , risk assessment , nontarget organisms , biological control agents , invasive species , Tamarix , weed control , biological control , Texas , California
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

9. Autodissemination of Beauveria bassiana by sap beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) to overwintering sites

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Dowd, P.F. , Vega, F.E.
Subject:
biological control , biological control agents , overwintering , Beauveria bassiana , Carpophilus , spore dispersal , fungal spores , field experimentation , inoculation methods , insect pheromones , insect attractants , strains , pheromone traps , insect control , autumn , Carpophilus lugubris
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003

10. Biological control of imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Williams, D.F. , Oi, D.H. , Porter, S.D. , Pereira, R.M. , Briano, J.A.
Subject:
Solenopsis invicta , Solenopsis richteri , fire ants , introduced species , insect control , biological control , biological control agents , natural enemies , biopesticides , literature reviews , United States
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2003